Dr Sue Hatcher announced as Chair of Southern Australia Livestock Research Council (SALRC)
30th July 2025
AAAS Vice President, Dr Sue Hatcher has been appointed as SALRC Chair and will take the helm from Ian Rogan following the SALRC AGM in mid-August.
Sue worked as an applied animal scientist in applied genetics research with NSW DPI for twenty years, and for the last eight years has worked as a livestock consultant through Makin Outcomes, a research, development and adoption consultancy based in Orange, NSW.
She has a keen interest in translating scientific outcomes into practical on-farm solutions that improve the productivity and profitability of livestock enterprises. She is looking forward to building strong links between scientists and producers to deliver practical science-based solutions to key issues facing livestock producers.
“I’m excited by the opportunity to lead SALRC and build upon the solid foundation created by Ian Rogan with the SALRC producer and investor network. SALRC has significant potential to be actively involved in extension and adoption of RD&A outcomes in southern Australian livestock enterprises” Dr Hatcher said. “I look forward to working with our regional committees and investor members to foster collaboration between RD&A providers and livestock producers to deliver sustainable, practical solutions for southern livestock production systems.”
SALRC council and regional committees are jointly funded through Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)'s producer consultation process and through investment partners, including state departments, universities and other industry bodies.
She has a keen interest in translating scientific outcomes into practical on-farm solutions that improve the productivity and profitability of livestock enterprises. She is looking forward to building strong links between scientists and producers to deliver practical science-based solutions to key issues facing livestock producers.
“I’m excited by the opportunity to lead SALRC and build upon the solid foundation created by Ian Rogan with the SALRC producer and investor network. SALRC has significant potential to be actively involved in extension and adoption of RD&A outcomes in southern Australian livestock enterprises” Dr Hatcher said. “I look forward to working with our regional committees and investor members to foster collaboration between RD&A providers and livestock producers to deliver sustainable, practical solutions for southern livestock production systems.”
SALRC council and regional committees are jointly funded through Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)'s producer consultation process and through investment partners, including state departments, universities and other industry bodies.